Potato News

GME International has named Wes Jacobs as General Manager of its Boise, Idaho facility effective Jan 1, 2013.

El Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), McCain Argentina y la Universidad de Wageningen (Holanda) han desarrollado un sistema que integra y organiza información de un cultivo y su medio ambiente, y basado en estos datos, elabora un cro...

ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Andy Capp’s Hot Fries flavor product that may contain the Andy Capp’s Cheddar Fries flavor, and, th...

The Polish government has banned cultivation of certain genetically modified (GM) strains of maize and potatoes, according to a government statement on January 2.

Bacon Cheddar Potato Wedges are back on the menu at Jack in the Box®! The savory spuds returned to the menu today thanks to an effective online campaign waged by fervent fans who took to social media to lament the loss of their favorite side item.

En la localidad de El Paso, a trece kilómetros de Cochabamba, se instala la procesadora de papa congelada más grande del país. Una vez que esta empresa esté funcionando al cien por ciento de su capacidad podrá despachar al mercado 2.000 toneladas de es...

As a result of attending the regional Mashed Potato Seminar in Singapore in October 2012, the chef from the Royale Chulan Hotel, a five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, introduced a “Mashed Potato with Truffle Oil” on the hotel’s café menu as a ne...

Por Jorge Luis Alonso G., Red Electrónica de la Papa, Redepapa Los productores de papa de Francia aumentaron el rendimiento de sus cosechas (50 t/ha en promedio) gracias a una combinación de asociación, tecnología e inversión, pero sobre todo, a su pre...

Se espera para los próximos meses un escenario de reducidos niveles de oferta de papa nacional dada la menor superficie sembrada en el presente ciclo de primavera. Durante los próximos meses, es probable que los precios se sitúen por encima de los años...

A first for British exports in 2013 will be a joint stand from Potato Council and the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) at Fruit Logistica in Berlin in February next year.

Keogh’s, family producers of Irelands hand-cooked Irish potato crisps, is launching its Roast Turkey &Secret Stuffing variety in time for Christmas.

United States Potato Processors used less potatoes so far this season, compared to the same period last year. The amount of potatoes in stock at December 1, 2012, was up 11 percent compared with last year.

Due to the importance of business information in an exceptional season AHDB/PCL has updated its estimates following the receipt of further Grower Panel yield forms, updated lifting data and additional intelligence.

One of the least-noticed elements of Obamacare is a federal rule requiring chain restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus starting in 2013.

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty. Ltd. today announced that it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the Kitchens of Sara Lee (KOSL) frozen bakery business based in Australia and New Zealand from Hillshire Brands.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed 30 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board. Each member will serve a three-year term of office beginning March 1, 2013.

Machine manufacturer Florigo International has a long history in vacuum fryers and offers both batch and continuous systems. Recently the company tested the benefits of continuous vacuum frying on the acrylamide content of potato chips.

United States exports of frozen potato products to all markets grew 11% by volume and 16% by value for the first quarter (July-September) of MY2012/13.